Wichita eagle., 1887-05-24
HO FOR CLARK CO., KAN.
The Banner County of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
OF Ashland.

Clark county is one of the southern tier Of
| counties. It's west line is 109 miles from
| the west line of the state. Its altitude is
goo feet and its area 1000 square miles. It
population over 1000. The soil varies: being
| a rich black and mulatto loan several feet
in depth. No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully. The health Of the county
| is unsurpassed. The society is first class and
| strangers find warm welcome among them
Ashland, the county seat, is centrally locat-
ed. Is not yet 3 years old, and has popu-
lation OF more than 1,2c0 people
and is increasing rapidly. improvements of
ton. Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer. Water works will be planted
In ninety days, company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach of rail-
roads Is another assurance of still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices On lands are low, as will be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide to prices:
No. SO, 100 acres, miles from Ashland, a
dark loan soil, nerrly all pillow land, balance
NOW land Price $3.50, part cash.
No. 119. 800 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house of 3
rooms, stables, COW sheds &c 100 acres and
3 wire fence. Fine valley land with running
water. Price $500; $500 cash, balance in
years.
No 1913. 24O acres miles from Ashland,
very good tract of land; no improvements
except about 20 acres of breaking Price
$500.
No. 141. 100 acres miles from Ashland,
abundance of spring water and shade, 100
acres under 3 wire fence. All fine land.
Price s12O0, 5000 cash and balance in
years.
No. IA. 160 acres mile from Ashland.
Good land, gently rolling, a very nice place
to make home. Price $1,000.
No. AS 100 acres 2 IA miles from Ash
land. Fine land. Price $4,000.
No. TAG. 160 acres 112 miles from Ashland.
IL acres under cultivation, nice smooth land,
good well Of water. Price $500.
No. $50. 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland.
This piece is the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property adjacent to the city and
can be used in acre tracts to good advant-
age. Price $50 per acre, and will bring 500
inside of 80 days.
We have many pieces of land which we are
offering in large or small bodies at prices
ranging from 81 to S. per acre; also gave
large list of city property, business lots on
Main street ranging in price from 5000 to
$500, residence lots from $50 to sl25 per lot,
lots being 25xl42 feet Now is the best time
10 secure property in Ashland and Clark |
county, as prices are bound to advance 25 to
80 per cent in 80 days. Come and investigate
Tor yourself.
In conclusion would say that we will pay |
The expenses of any persons who are induced
% come here through our representations |
md do not find the statements made by us
rue. By permission we give the following |
references: The Clark County Bank, the |
State Bank, the Winton & Deming State |
Bank, of Ashland, Kansas, and the First |
National Bank, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas. |
Small maps and any information desired
will be cheerfully given by addressing